Imperialism

I. Motives for "new imperialism"

A. because they could--the technology of domination

B. competition between nations

C. politics at home

a. Conservative appeal to nationalism and militarism

D. materials and markets

E. imperialist ideals

II. Scramble for Africa and Asia (1871-1914)

A. Importance of 1871

1. Creation of German Empire

2. Discovery of diamonds in southern Africa

a. Cecil Rhodes and de Beers Company

B. Britain and France in Africa

1. Continental dreams

a. wars of conquest

--example of Zulu War (1879)

b. Fashoda incident (1898)

2. contrasting styles

C. Germany as a latecomer and spoiler

D. Italy's failure in Ethiopia

1. Battle of Adowa (1896)

E. Nightmare in the Belgian Congo

F. Russia and Japan in Asia

1. Russian-Japanese War, 1904-5

III. Troubling Realities of Imperialism
    A. Efforts to "Westernize" colonies mostly unsuccessful
        1. except with respect to creating a desire for national independence

    B. Benefits and Costs

1. New resources, markets, and emigration
        2. High price of military occupation, war, and administration
        3. Costs rise higher with the advent of nationalist movements in colonies 

4. Costs to the native peoples

    C. Competition and warfare between Europeans
        1. South African War (1899-1902)
        2. Anxiety of those who feel they are falling behind
            a. Russia
            b. Germany
                1. Moroccan Crises
                2. Arms race